How to Use accumulated in a Sentence

accumulated

adjective
  • Several local schools were closed or delayed Friday due to the cold and accumulated snow.
    — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The full amount, including any accumulated interest and fees, remains collectible.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • Temperatures are expected to drop and stay in the single digits through the weekend, which means accumulated snow will likely remain a hazard for several days.
    — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Once California establishes the principle of taxing accumulated wealth, the die is cast.
    — Joshua Rauh, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
  • An experiment carried out by Riesenhuber and colleagues has revealed that the brain has a workaround that can be activated over time through repetition and accumulated experience.
    — David Cox, NBC news, 4 June 2026
  • The program will help remove accumulated debris, illegally dumped materials, and hazardous substances from the site to eliminate environmental and public health risks.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
    — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Compound interest refers to interest calculated on the initial principal and on accumulated interest of previous periods and typically applies to savings accounts, bonds and loans, according to a report by Fidelity.
    — Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025

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